Description
A vibrant salad filled with crispy veggies, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews, all tossed in a savory-sweet dressing that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup mixed crisp veggies (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots)
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by dicing cooked pieces or grilling raw chicken until fully cooked.
- Chop your favorite crisp veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the greens in a large bowl with the chopped veggies.
- Add the diced chicken to the bowl with the greens and veggies.
- Make the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey or maple syrup.
- Add the cashews and cilantro to the salad mix.
- Dress the salad just before serving and mix gently.
- Taste and adjust any flavors needed before plating.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for tofu or shrimp and use any fresh vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, crunchy salad, healthy recipes, summer recipes